For years the Internet has been a relative goldmine of information, and we, its consumers, have searched through the billions of pages for those nuggets of pertinent information. However, the Internet has undergone a revolution of sorts, which has allowed the ‘miners’ to place their own nuggets on the Net. In short, the Internet has evolved to the point that everyone with a connection can contribute in a myriad of ways to the content that exists.
So what does that mean for educators?
In the past, collaborative projects have been relegated to participants sending in their information to a central person who compiles it all into a website. Wikis, blogs, and other read-write web-based products have permitted collaborative projects to become what they were intended to be in the first place – one site where multiple groups and/or people can contribute.
So if you want to participate in a collaborative project, where do you go?
TechnoSpud Projects is one place. The projects found on this site are mainly intended for Pre-K through Sixth grade students.
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education offers links to a variety of different science oriented projects. Each project description has links to the National Science and NCTM Math Standards. http://www.k12science.org/currichome.html
The Internet Projects Registry is a site where you can search for projects based on the age group and when the project begins, and you can even post your own project idea for others to join you.
iEarn’s Project Collaboration center allows users to search for projects based on a variety of criteria. Here is the main page of their website and registration is required.
If your students are looking for pen pals then Epals is a site where you can begin.
The Global Grocery List Project is in its 16th year online. It’s a simple project if you are looking to get your toes wet, so to speak.
The Global Story Train is exactly as it sounds. Children from around the world create a story with pictures. This site is geared toward younger students.
Telecollaborate has listings of sites that offer projects, as well as useful information on how to participate and develop your own project.
Interested in videoconferencing? Search for partners at this site, but make sure you have access to the proper equipment before jumping in!
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Collaborative Projects
For years the Internet has been a relative goldmine of information, and we, its consumers, have searched through the billions of pages for those nuggets of pertinent information. However, the Internet has undergone a revolution of sorts, which has allowed the ‘miners’ to place their own nuggets on the Net. In short, the Internet has evolved to the point that everyone with a connection can contribute in a myriad of ways to the content that exists.
So what does that mean for educators?
In the past, collaborative projects have been relegated to participants sending in their information to a central person who compiles it all into a website. Wikis, blogs, and other read-write web-based products have permitted collaborative projects to become what they were intended to be in the first place – one site where multiple groups and/or people can contribute.
So if you want to participate in a collaborative project, where do you go?
TechnoSpud Projects is one place. The projects found on this site are mainly intended for Pre-K through Sixth grade students.
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education offers links to a variety of different science oriented projects. Each project description has links to the National Science and NCTM Math Standards. http://www.k12science.org/currichome.html
The Internet Projects Registry is a site where you can search for projects based on the age group and when the project begins, and you can even post your own project idea for others to join you.
Blue Web’n compiles ‘Blue Ribbon’ learning websites. You can search for sites using a variety of search criteria, one of which is ‘Projects’.
iEarn’s Project Collaboration center allows users to search for projects based on a variety of criteria. Here is the main page of their website and registration is required.
If your students are looking for pen pals then Epals is a site where you can begin.
The Global Grocery List Project is in its 16th year online. It’s a simple project if you are looking to get your toes wet, so to speak.
The Global Story Train is exactly as it sounds. Children from around the world create a story with pictures. This site is geared toward younger students.
Telecollaborate has listings of sites that offer projects, as well as useful information on how to participate and develop your own project.
Interested in videoconferencing? Search for partners at this site, but make sure you have access to the proper equipment before jumping in!